BOULDER, Colo., May 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The FreeBSD Foundation, dedicated to advancing the open source FreeBSD operating system and supporting the community, announced record momentum among significant partner investments and donation growth.
"The industry's increasing partnership with the FreeBSD Foundation reflects a collective enthusiasm and recognition of FreeBSD's role as a cornerstone for innovation and commercial solutions,” said Greg Wallace, Senior Director of Partnerships of FreeBSD Foundation. “The considerable rise in corporate donations underscores how industry leaders are increasingly turning to FreeBSD for the most robust, secure, and adaptable operating system to drive the next wave of technological advancements.”
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According to a recent FreeBSD survey of 1446 users, commercial organizations are increasingly using FreeBSD as a foundation for a variety of various use cases due to its ease of use and robust performance. Ninety-three percent of respondents reported a positive experience with FreeBSD, 90% say FreeBSD is a good way to learn about OS internals, and 93% report that FreeBSD is a good way to learn about system administration. Several recent examples of FreeBSD use cases include:
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About The FreeBSD Foundation
The FreeBSD Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the FreeBSD Project and community. Accepting donations from individuals and businesses, the Foundation uses funds to develop features, employ software engineers, improve build and test infrastructure, advocate for FreeBSD through in person and online events, and provide training and educational material. Representing the FreeBSD Project in legal affairs, the Foundation stands as the recognized entity for contracts, licenses, and other legal arrangements and is entirely donation supported. Learn more at freebsdfoundation.org
